That's right 30-day-er's! The holidays are just around the corner. Time to start thinking of getting in shape before there is a pile of Halloween candy in the cupboard, before the caramel apples, pumpkin pie, and overly stuffed family get-together's!
Remember a 30 day challenge doesn't have to start on the 1st of the month, so long as you complete 30 days.
With cooler weather, maybe a brisk morning walk will help you wake up instead of a cup of coffee. (Cutting out anywhere from 80 calories [home brewed black coffee] to almost 1000 calories [fancy coffee from a barista]) while adding an additional 100-200 calorie burn (depending on the length of your walk).
Keep track of your steps, your weight, and your calories with Fitbit. An all inclusive electronic genius system that can sync to your smart phone and home computer while keeping all of your healthy metadata all in one place.
Last time I featured the pocket sized Fitbit pedometer. This time its the smart scale that will sync your weight to Fitbit's website, keeping you up to date on pounds/kilograms and body fat percentage.
Staying healthy and fit has moved into the technological age, so why not join the movement?!
"Summer is fast approaching, which means great weather, vacations, and extra fun. So we’re challenging each and every Fitbit user to recommit to their fitness goals! And to help get things started, we’ll be here every day until summer arrives with a daily challenge. You can follow along here on the blog, or with our calendar.
We’ll have plenty of workouts to try, tips on getting (and staying!) healthy, and more! But before it all begins, here are a few general tips you can start today to help you on your road to a healthier, more active you.
Drink plenty of water. To find out how much water is enough for you, halve your body weight, and aim to drink that many ounces. So if you weigh 170 lbs, aim for 85 ozs of water each day. TIP: Keep a water bottle by your side to help remind yourself to drink more.
Commit to eating healthy. There’s no one-diet-fits-all, so figure out what works for you and stick with it for this month. We’ll be here with new healthy recipes along the way. TIP: Start in the produce aisle of the grocery store and avoid processed and packaged aisles as much as possible to help eliminate temptations.
Move 30 minutes every day. Even if you don’t have time to hit the gym, commit to moving at least 30 minutes every day. Whether you’re going for a walk or doing plyometrics along with your favorite TV show, don’t go to bed without having done your 30 minutes. TIP: You don’t have to do it all in one batch! Set yourself reminders throughout the day to get up and move – it all adds up.
Get social. Whether online or in person, find yourself a workout buddy to keep yourself accountable. TIP: Keep an eye on your Fitbit leaderboard so you can taunt and cheer each other along the way – or send each other messages to brag about your workouts.
Even if you don’t complete a single one of our daily challenges to come, doing the above will set you up to start forming healthy habits moving forward. What habit will you try and form? Let us know in the comments, or by using #30DaysToSummerFit!"
